Eloise Vitelli has won a special election for the seat formerly held by Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall, who resigned to take a new job. Turnout was high for a special election, with more than 31% of registered voters casting ballots.

Republicans and Democrats fought hard for this seat. Some Democrats have argued that a win in this race would represent a repudiation of Republican Gov. Paul LePage, one that could carry over into next year's gubernatorial election.